Scientists from the European Institute of Underwater Archeology (IEASM) have discovered a sunken temple of the god Amun in Egypt and a temple of Aphrodite filled with treasures associated with these gods. This was reported by Live Science.
IEASM researchers discovered the Temple of Amon while exploring a canal near Egypt’s Mediterranean coast. Originally built for the god Amun, the structure dates back to B.C. It was destroyed in the earthquake that occurred in the middle of the 2nd century. The ancient port city of Thonis on the Gulf of Abukir was part of Heraklion. This temple was probably very important: Pharaohs came here to seek confirmation of their power from the supreme god of the ancient Egyptian pantheon. Divers found silver ritual tools, gold jewelry, and alabaster containers for storing perfumes or ointments.
To the east of the temple, archaeologists discovered a Greek temple dedicated to Aphrodite, the goddess of love. It also contained numerous artifacts, including imported bronze and ceramic objects, as well as Greek weapons. Scientists state that this shows that during the reign of the pharaohs of the Said dynasty (between 688 BC and 525 BC) Greeks were allowed to trade and settle in the city.
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